Description
Blue cheese dressing brings creamy, tangy richness to salads and appetizers. Homemade versions offer superior flavor and freshness compared to store-bought alternatives. Crafting this classic condiment connects you with culinary tradition.
Ingredients
Scale
- ⅓ cup (75 g) crumbled blue cheese
- ½ cup (120 g) mayonnaise
- ½ cup (120 g) sour cream
- ¼ cup (60 ml) buttermilk
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- Fresh chives (optional)
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Creamy Base Preparation: Whisk mayonnaise and sour cream in a medium bowl until achieving a smooth, homogeneous consistency that forms the foundation of the dressing.
- Flavor Infusion: Blend blue cheese crumbles into the creamy mixture, breaking down larger pieces to ensure an even distribution of tangy blue cheese flavor throughout the dressing.
- Seasoning Blend: Introduce lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper, stirring thoroughly to create a complex and well-balanced flavor profile.
- Texture Refinement: Gradually incorporate milk or buttermilk, adjusting the liquid one tablespoon at a time to achieve the perfect pourable consistency while maintaining the dressing’s rich character.
- Herbal Enhancement: Fold in freshly chopped herbs to add a vibrant, aromatic dimension that elevates the overall taste and visual appeal of the dressing.
- Flavor Melding: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, allowing the ingredients to meld and intensify, transforming the dressing into a cohesive, deeply flavored condiment ready to complement various dishes.
Notes
- Balance Blue Cheese Intensity: Select a high-quality blue cheese with desired sharpness; mild varieties work better for those sensitive to strong flavors.
- Adjust Dressing Consistency: Control thickness by adding milk incrementally, stopping when reaching preferred pouring or dipping texture.
- Enhance Herb Freshness: Use freshly chopped herbs like chives or parsley for maximum flavor impact and vibrant color.
- Store and Preserve Properly: Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5-7 days, allowing flavors to develop while maintaining optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 192
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 364 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 34 mg